You’ve had your consultation, shared your design goals and vision, and now you’re probably wondering: what’s next? At An Inspiring Home, we believe the design experience should be just as fun as the final result. That’s why we’ve created a personalized onboarding experience that helps our clients feel confident, informed, and excited about their journey.

In today’s blog post, I take you behind the scenes and show you what happens after your design consultation.

If you have any questions about what it’s like working with an interior designer, make sure you read this blog post, where we cover everything about working with an interior designer.

2. Onboarding Process

Once you're ready to move forward, you’ll sign our design agreement and pay the first half of the design fee. From there, it’s time to get to work. 

We’ll begin our onboarding process through a system that keeps all of our clients' information organized, as well as the project.

In this step, we gather important details like:

• Your preferred method of contact
• Your availability, such as days and times that work best
• Any upcoming travel plans or special events that might affect the timeline
  
  

Having these details helps us plan more effectively and communicate more clearly, which keeps us on the same page and avoids any mix-ups along the way.

Are you loving what you’re hearing so far, and do you have one or multiple rooms in your home that you'd like to remodel? Inquire about our services here, and we'll help you bring your vision to life.

3. Getting Started

Behind the scenes, we’re working on getting everything set up to begin your project. Since there are many moving parts in our projects, we must have everything organized. 

We use Google Drive to keep the following documents:

• Our clients' photos (before, progress, & after) 
• Floor plans and drawings 
• Any information that the contractors will need to complete the project
• Client's existing furnishings, if applicable

Having everything in one place makes it easier to have everything on hand and communicate effectively with our clients.

4. Design Kick-Off Meeting

The last step of our onboarding process is our design kick-off meeting. We meet with our clients again to get to know their style a bit better by reviewing inspirational photos. We examine fabrics, wallpaper, tile, and countertop samples, and discuss specific needs when it comes to furnishings. 

It is essential that we understand our client's style so that we can steer the design in the right direction.

This meeting is all about understanding your taste, goals, and lifestyle, so we can ensure every decision is personalized and you can enjoy what’s coming.

A Closer Look at Our Design Experience

Since I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes, I decided to share this section with you from my client’s perspective. 

You see, this client’s home felt too dark and outdated; the lighting was not our client's preferred style. The spaces needed new paint and updates. 

I’m excited to share that, with our design approach, our client’s home is now a cohesive and comfortable environment that invites you to slow down, stay, and relax. Or as my client said in her own words:

“We purchased an older home that needed significant updating. It was quite a process, but what I appreciated most about working with Jen was how well she communicated with us. She gave us options but never pressured us. We were given pictures, diagrams, and pricing with everything we chose. We are so happy with the results! Jen’s knowledge and expertise were invaluable in helping us create the home that we desired. We would definitely work with her again!”

Take a look at all the details about this remodel here. 

As you can see, at An Inspiring Home, we've got your back, from inspiration to installation! Designing your dream home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We've designed the onboarding process to make the journey feel clear, organized, and, most importantly, exciting. 

If this post has inspired you to remodel your home and bring your vision to life, we look forward to working with you. Inquire about our services here, and together we can create a home you’ll love living in!

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